The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Oberhausen takes 15 min and the fastest train takes 10 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Gelsenkirchen and Oberhausen. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Oberhausen at 7:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Oberhausen station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Oberhausen train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Oberhausen is 16.5 km. The road distance is 19 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €4–8 and the journey takes 11 min. Five other operators also service this route.